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Uri was the father of Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Hur fathered Uri, and Uri fathered Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And Hur begot Uri, and Uri begot Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hur fathered Uri, and Uri fathered Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_chronicles/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel [the skillful craftsman who made the furnishings of the tabernacle].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hur fathered Uri, and Uri fathered Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hur fathered Uri, and Uri fathered Bezalel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_chronicles/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_chronicles/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />was the father of Uri and the grandfather of Bezalel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_chronicles/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Hur's son was Uri, and his grandson was Bezalel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_chronicles/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Hur fathered Uri, and Uri fathered Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_chronicles/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_chronicles/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Hur begot Uri, and Uri begot Bezaleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Hur beget Uri: and Uri beget Bezeleel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Now Hur conceived Uri. And Uri conceived Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Hur became the father of Uri, and Uri became the father of Bezalel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaliel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Khur begot Uri and Uri begot Betsaliel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Hur begot Uri, and Uri begot Bezalel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_chronicles/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Or begot Uri, and Uri begot Beseleel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=484" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/2.htm">The Sons of Israel</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur. <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2354.htm" title="2354: wə·ḥūr (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Four Isr., also a Midianite. The same as chuwr or chuwr; Chur, the name of four Israelites and one Midianite.">Hur</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/221.htm" title="221: ’ū·rî (N-proper-ms) -- Fiery, three Isr. From 'uwr; fiery; Uri, the name of three Israelites.">Uri,</a> <a href="/hebrew/221.htm" title="221: wə·’ū·rî (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Fiery, three Isr. From 'uwr; fiery; Uri, the name of three Israelites.">and Uri</a> <a href="/hebrew/3205.htm" title="3205: hō·w·lîḏ (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage.">was the father of</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1212.htm" title="1212: bə·ṣal·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- Probably from tsel and 'el with a prepositional prefix; in shadow of God; Betsalel, the name of two Israelites.">Bezalel.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>Later, Hezron slept with the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead. He had married her when he was sixty years old, and she bore to him Segub.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-5.htm">Matthew 1:5-6</a></span><br />Salmon was the father of Boaz by Rahab, Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, Obed the father of Jesse, / and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ruth/4-20.htm">Ruth 4:20-22</a></span><br />Amminadab was the father of Nahshon, Nahshon was the father of Salmon, / Salmon was the father of Boaz, Boaz was the father of Obed, / Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a></span><br />Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">1 Samuel 17:12</a></span><br />Now David was the son of a man named Jesse, an Ephrathite from Bethlehem of Judah who had eight sons. And in the days of Saul, Jesse was old and well along in years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a></span><br />Then the men of Judah came to Hebron, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">2 Samuel 5:3</a></span><br />So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where King David made with them a covenant before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-11.htm">1 Kings 2:11</a></span><br />The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-36.htm">1 Kings 11:36</a></span><br />I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/11-1.htm">1 Chronicles 11:1-3</a></span><br />Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron and said, “Here we are, your own flesh and blood. / Even in times past, while Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them back. And the LORD your God said, ‘You will shepherd My people Israel, and you will be ruler over them.’” / So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, where David made a covenant with them before the LORD. And they anointed him king over Israel, according to the word of the LORD through Samuel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-4.htm">1 Chronicles 28:4</a></span><br />Yet the LORD, the God of Israel, chose me out of all my father’s house to be king over Israel forever. For He chose Judah as leader, and from the house of Judah He chose my father’s household, and from my father’s sons He was pleased to make me king over all Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/10-17.htm">2 Chronicles 10:17</a></span><br />but Rehoboam still reigned over the Israelites living in the cities of Judah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/89-20.htm">Psalm 89:20</a></span><br />I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-1.htm">Isaiah 11:1</a></span><br />Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a></span><br />Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/34-23.htm">Ezekiel 34:23-24</a></span><br />I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel.</p><p class="hdg">Bezaleel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2</a></b></br> See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/36-1.htm">Exodus 36:1,2</a></b></br> Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/37-1.htm">Exodus 37:1</a></b></br> And Bezaleel made the ark <i>of</i> shittim wood: two cubits and a half <i>was</i> the length of it, and a cubit and a half the breadth of it, and a cubit and a half the height of it:</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-18.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-18.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/exodus/38-22.htm">Bezaleel</a> <a href="/exodus/38-22.htm">Bezalel</a> <a href="/exodus/38-22.htm">Bez'alel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-19.htm">Hur</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-19.htm">Uri</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_chronicles/2-22.htm">Begat</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-22.htm">Begot</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Bezaleel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Bezalel</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Bez'alel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">Hur</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-5.htm">Uri</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-1.htm">The sons of Israel.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-3.htm">The posterity of Judah by Tamar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-13.htm">The children of Jesse.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-18.htm">The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-21.htm">Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-25.htm">Jerahmeel's posterity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-34.htm">Sheshan's posterity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-42.htm">Another branch of Caleb's posterity.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-50.htm">The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Hur was the father of Uri</b><br>Hur is a significant figure in the Old Testament, often associated with the tribe of Judah. He is mentioned in various contexts, including as a companion of Moses and Aaron during the battle against the Amalekites (<a href="/exodus/17-10.htm">Exodus 17:10-12</a>). His lineage is important as it connects to the skilled artisans involved in the construction of the Tabernacle. The name "Hur" may mean "noble" or "free," reflecting a status of respect and leadership within the community. The genealogical mention here emphasizes the continuity of God's work through generations, highlighting the importance of family heritage in biblical narratives.<p><b>and Uri was the father of Bezalel</b><br>Uri, whose name means "my light" or "fiery," is noted primarily for being the father of Bezalel. This connection is crucial because Bezalel is appointed by God to be the chief artisan of the Tabernacle (<a href="/exodus/31-2.htm">Exodus 31:2-5</a>). The mention of Uri underscores the divine selection and preparation of individuals for specific purposes. It also reflects the importance of craftsmanship and artistry in worship, as Bezalel's work was integral to creating a space where God's presence would dwell among His people. This lineage highlights the theme of God equipping and calling individuals for His service, a principle seen throughout Scripture.<p><b>Bezalel</b><br>Bezalel is a central figure in the construction of the Tabernacle, described as being filled with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship (<a href="/exodus/31-3.htm">Exodus 31:3</a>). His name means "in the shadow of God," indicating divine protection and guidance. Bezalel's role as an artisan foreshadows the New Testament concept of spiritual gifts, where believers are equipped by the Holy Spirit for various roles within the body of Christ (<a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a>). His work on the Tabernacle can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate mediator between God and humanity, creating a dwelling place for God's presence. Bezalel's craftsmanship points to the beauty and order of God's creation, reflecting His glory through human creativity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/h/hur.htm">Hur</a></b><br>A prominent figure in the tribe of Judah, Hur is often associated with leadership and support roles. He is mentioned in the context of supporting Moses during the battle against the Amalekites (<a href="/exodus/17-10.htm">Exodus 17:10-12</a>).<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/u/uri.htm">Uri</a></b><br>The son of Hur, Uri is a lesser-known figure in the Bible, primarily recognized as the father of Bezalel.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/b/bezalel.htm">Bezalel</a></b><br>A skilled craftsman chosen by God to oversee the construction of the Tabernacle. Bezalel was endowed with the Spirit of God, wisdom, understanding, and knowledge in all kinds of craftsmanship (<a href="/exodus/31.htm">Exodus 31:1-5</a>).<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_gifting.htm">God's Sovereignty in Gifting</a></b><br>God chooses and equips individuals for specific tasks. Just as Bezalel was chosen for his craftsmanship, we are each given unique gifts to serve God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heritage_and_legacy.htm">The Importance of Heritage and Legacy</a></b><br>The lineage from Hur to Bezalel shows the significance of family heritage in God's plan. Our spiritual and familial legacies can impact future generations.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/supporting_roles_in_god's_work.htm">Supporting Roles in God's Work</a></b><br>Hur's support of Moses highlights the importance of those who work behind the scenes. Every role, whether visible or not, is crucial in the fulfillment of God's work.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/utilizing_god-given_talents.htm">Utilizing God-Given Talents</a></b><br>Bezalel's account encourages us to recognize and use our talents for God's glory. We should seek to develop and apply our skills in ways that honor Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_bezalel's_existence.htm">Exodus 31:2 – Where is the historical or archeological evidence that confirms the existence of Bezalel or supports this specific claim of divine empowerment? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_elhanan_kill_goliath's_brother.htm">1 Chronicles 20:5: Why does this text say Elhanan killed Goliath's brother, whereas 2 Samuel 21:19 seems to conflict about who killed Goliath?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_the_discrepancy_on_jehoshaphat's_actions.htm">In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_a_75-pound_crown_plausible_in_battle.htm">1 Chronicles 20:2: Is it historically plausible for a crown weighing a talent of gold (around 75 pounds) to be worn or taken in battle?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">Hur begat Uri . . . Bezaleel.</span>--See <a href="/exodus/31-2.htm" title="See, I have called by name Bezaleel the son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah:">Exodus 31:2</a>, which states that: " Bezaleel, son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah," was divinely qualified for building the Tent of Meeting. Bezaleel is no doubt a person, but Hur is probably a Calebite clan, established at "Ephrath, which is Beth-lehem" (<a href="/genesis/35-19.htm" title="And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.">Genesis 35:19</a>).<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Hur</span><br /><span class="heb">וְחוּר֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2354.htm">Strong's 2354: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hur -- four Israelites, also a Midianite</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֣יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Uri,</span><br /><span class="heb">אוּרִ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(’ū·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_221.htm">Strong's 221: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uri -- 'fiery', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Uri</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאוּרִ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ū·rî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_221.htm">Strong's 221: </a> </span><span class="str2">Uri -- 'fiery', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was the father of</span><br /><span class="heb">הוֹלִ֥יד</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·lîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3205.htm">Strong's 3205: </a> </span><span class="str2">To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bezalel.</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּצַלְאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṣal·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1212.htm">Strong's 1212: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bezalel -- 'in the shadow (protection) of El', two Israelites</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">1 Chronicles 2:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">1 Chronicles 2:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">1 Chronicles 2:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">1 Chronicles 2:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">1 Chronicles 2:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">1 Chronicles 2:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">1 Chronicles 2:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">1 Chronicles 2:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">1 Chronicles 2:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">1 Chronicles 2:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_chronicles/2-20.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 2:20 Hur became the father of Uri (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/2-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 2:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 2:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>